First Generation Status **

Student Success

Average Time to Degree ***

4.5 YEARS
First-Time Freshman

2.9 YEARS
Transfers

Retention Rate ****

80.5%
First-Time Freshman

79.6%
First Generation

93.6%
Transfers

92.4%
First Generation

Source: UC Merced Institutional Research and Decision Support, Fall 2016.
Please note: Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
* Fall 2018. Ranges represent the middle 50% of admitted students** First Generation is defined as neither parent having a 4-year college degree.*** 2016-2017 graduates****Fall 2016 students who returned fall 2017